Chalcopyrite, Chalcocite
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Here is a fabulous thumber for either a thumbnail collector or a Colorado collector: a very sharp TWIN of chalcopyrite with a coating of chalcocite which gives it its blue and gold iridescence. This is from the classic Ouray mining district, and is an old-timer and very hard to find now!
Product details
SpeciesChalcopyrite, Chalcocite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.3 x 1.4 x 1.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Colorado, Ouray Mining District
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Chalcopyrite
brassy-gold, metallic crystals with disphenoid forms and rainbow tarnish; prized for luster, contrast, and localities like Dalnegorsk.Regional guide

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